Master's in Mathematics and Applications

The Master's in Mathematics and Applications combines scientific research with a diverse range of topics in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
Its goal is to provide a solid scientific foundation with a high level of interdisciplinarity, empowering professionals with the latest mathematical techniques used to solve problems.

The Master's in Mathematics and Applications offers three profiles:

• Profile in Data and Decision Sciences
  

  This specialization provides solid and up-to-date training in Statistics and Operations Research.
  These are essential areas of Mathematics for handling and transforming the increasing volume of data generated by technological advancements into useful information and for integrating this information into process optimization.

• Profile in Computational Financial Mathematics 
  The Computational Financial Mathematics specialization offers the mathematical expertise used in the financial industry, such as: stochastic analysis, numerical methods, econometric methods, Monte Carlo simulation techniques, and artificial intelligence techniques. These are essential in key financial industry activities, including pricing complex financial products, portfolio selection, risk management, and hedging.

• Profile in Pure Mathematics 
  This branch provides students with a solid scientific foundation, allowing specialization in various areas of mathematics such as algebra, analysis, algebraic geometry, differential equations, mathematical logic, among others, with the possibility for students to customize their education. Specialization in Pure Mathematics enables students to pursue research activities.

"Impulso Mestre 2026" Scholarship

These scholarships, worth 450 euros, are available to all students who:
a) Are applying, for the first time to the first year of a Master’s degree at NOVA FCT;
b) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree with a final grade equal to or higher than 15 (out of 20);
c) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree at a higher education institution in Portugal or in another Member State of the European Union.

The results will be announced in November 2026.

Check the regulations (in Portuguese only)!

1st Phase: February 4 to March 27, 2026

2nd Phase: June 1 to July 17, 2026

3rd Phase: August 19 to September 4, 2026

Single application phase for international students: February 4 to March 27, 2026

Vacancies: 30

Duration: 2 schooling years

Format: In-person / Daytime

Language: Portuguese and/or English